The use of sleeping pills must pay attention to some matters: 1, sedative sleeping pills is a class of inhibitory effect on the central nervous system, can cause sedation and hypnotic effect. There are many types of sleeping pills, there is no best sleeping pills, only the most suitable sleeping pills. Because the efficacy of sleeping pills is closely related to the characteristics of the drug itself, the dose, the strategy of use and individual differences. 2, almost all sleeping pills long-term, a large number, a single variety of use will produce drug resistance and dependence. Even third-generation sleeping pills (e.g., zopiclone, zolpidem, zaleplon) are no exception. Abrupt discontinuation can lead to significant insomnia rebound. The World Health Organization recommends that the same sleeping pill be used continuously for no more than four weeks, and no more than six weeks at most. 3, should be used strictly under the guidance of a physician. Because each drug has its own characteristics, applicable objects are not the same, targeted selection of drugs is very important. In particular, some conditions are prohibited the use of sleeping pills, such as sleep apnea syndrome. 4, many sleeping pills can cause “hangover reaction”, that is, the next day of taking drugs feel drowsy, drowsy and tired, depressed and sleepy. This will inevitably affect work, study and life. Especially those who are engaged in mechanical operations need to be alert and avoid this risk early. 5, most of the sleeping pills have muscle relaxation effect, easy to lead to gait instability, it is advisable to take before bed, take as soon as possible after going to bed, absolutely no outdoor activities. The elderly should pay more attention. 6, in general, children should not use sleeping pills, for the elderly should slowly increase the dose and reduce the final use of dose as appropriate. It should be contraindicated in lactating women and pregnant women, especially during the first 3 months of pregnancy and 3 months before delivery.